The average price of a 7-day trip to The Woodlands is $1,697 for a solo traveler, $3,048 for a couple, and $5,714 for a family of 4. The Woodlands hotels range from $56 to $257 per night with an average of $90, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport (IAH) are between $758 and $1,210 per person for economy flights and $2,379 to $3,797 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 to $99 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit The Woodlands, TX, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IAH and stay in a The Woodlands hotel:
- January 15th to February 25th
- April 16th to April 29th
- May 14th to May 27th
- August 6th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in The Woodlands is usually early to mid September.
Average The Woodlands Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit The Woodlands for a week is $1,186-$2,520($169-$360 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $99 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $432 to $1,077 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $103 to $125 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit The Woodlands for a week is $2,592-$4,556($370-$651 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $198 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $864 to $2,154 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $103 to $125 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit The Woodlands for a week is $3,880-$8,292($554-$1,185 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $396 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,728 to $4,308 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $202 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $144 to $188 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to The Woodlands
How cheap can you make a vacation to The Woodlands? The cheapest trip to The Woodlands is about $125 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $100 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $49.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit The Woodlands for a week is $873-$2,098($125-$300 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $432 to $1,077 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit The Woodlands for a week is $1,452-$3,476($207-$497 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $864 to $2,154 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit The Woodlands for a week is $2,904-$6,592($415-$942 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,728 to $4,308 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $112 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to The Woodlands cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury The Woodlands Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in The Woodlands.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit The Woodlands for a week is $2,877-$17,419($411-$2,488 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $198 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,244 to $2,833 for first class
Lodging: $159 to $257 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit The Woodlands for a week is $4,800-$21,638($686-$3,091 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $194 to $396 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,488 to $5,666 for first class
Lodging: $159 to $257 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit The Woodlands for a week is $9,600-$35,356($1,371-$5,051 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $388 to $792 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,976 to $11,332 for first class
Lodging: $318 to $514 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $3,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
The Woodlands Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in The Woodlands is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in The Woodlands due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
The Woodlands Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on The Woodlands hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in The Woodlands.
Flight Costs to The Woodlands
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,210 average in early January to a low of $758 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $770. These prices are based on millions of flights. For The Woodlands our data includes 1,030 originating airports, and 164 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to The Woodlands from an airport like Phubai International (HUI) in Hue (Vietnam) for an average $10,827 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Victoria Regional (VCT) in Victoria, TX (the United States) at an average of just $105.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In The Woodlands, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $452, so you can easily save about 60% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around The Woodlands can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $642 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.